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Title: "Different" calibers
Post by: Skillet on October 14, 2010, 12:00:51 PM: Highcountry's .375 H&H thread got me to thinking about guns we don't absolutely HAVE to HAVE, but really want for some reason or another. Most are either trick guns in common calibers, or vice versa - this thread is about the "different calibers" people want.

I'll start -

Ruger 1-S in 9.3 x 74R with open sights.

So, what do you want, but don't need?
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Post by: Rgrady35 on October 14, 2010, 12:12:26 PM: M1A1
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Post by: Woodchuck on October 14, 2010, 12:17:10 PM: dont need? you sound like a wife :chuckle: we need em all
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Post by: bobcat on October 14, 2010, 12:33:44 PM: I want a Marlin 45-70. Like this:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 14, 2010, 12:42:36 PM: x2 on the sharps 45-120 i have always liked them and don't need one but i think it would be really cool to own one. the other is a new shot gun i LOVE my bps pump best shotgun i have ever shot or owned. I am Really lookin at a sx3 i think they are pretty slick. i have never hunted waterfowl with a semi. i have a antique browning i use for upland from time to time. I am more then quick enough with a pump :chuckle: but have been thinking about that gun for awhile. :chuckle:
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Post by: Skillet on October 14, 2010, 12:52:43 PM: Quote from: JIMKD8 on October 14, 2010, 12:17:10 PM
dont need? you sound like a wife :chuckle: we need em all

Oh, I NEED the guns. Nobody said "don't need". But do I REALLY NEED that 9.3? Nah...
So, if you don't already have all of the guns ever made, which oddball caliber do you want next?

I really dig the big-bore lever guns, too... that 45-70 marlin is nice. :drool: dam tough call.
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Post by: Curly on October 14, 2010, 12:59:45 PM: I'd like to have a 338 EDGE.........don't need it but it would be cool. 8)
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Post by: Woodchuck on October 14, 2010, 01:03:55 PM: i "need" a 25/06. i dont know why but i have always liked that caliber :dunno: that may not be all that oddball but you dont see them quite everyday
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Post by: 7mag. on October 14, 2010, 01:07:41 PM: I would really like to have a walking varminter, like a .222 or a .220 swift. My bull barreled 22-250 isn't fun to pack. I really want a Browning BLR in .308, don't need it, but I want one.
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Post by: Buckmark on October 14, 2010, 01:13:24 PM: I am hankering for a Browning BLR in .223...
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Post by: uplandhunter870 on October 14, 2010, 01:17:54 PM: i need/desperately want a krieghoff K80 it will improve my trap scores :chuckle: atleast thats my justification for dropping that much coin.
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Post by: KimberRich on October 14, 2010, 01:21:54 PM: Model 88 Winchester in .358

I've got every other 88 that they made.. pre-64 and post-64.. except the .358

Just not ready to drop the $3000 for a good one.
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on October 14, 2010, 01:40:00 PM: I want/need a SS Marlin 444.

I need a Roddy Toyota built Caspian 1911 or an Ed Masaki built Colt series 70, 1911 in 45acp capable of 1" groups (5 inch barrel) at 50yds. (No, it's not an unpopular caliber, but an extremely accurate 1911.)

I need a Clark built Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911 modified for 38spl capable of 1" groups (5 inch barrel) at 50yds. (Quite unpopular cartridge for a semi auto.)

I would like to build something in 358 Norma.

-Steve
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Post by: bobcat on October 14, 2010, 01:41:20 PM: Quote from: JackOfAllTrades on October 14, 2010, 01:40:00 PM
I want/need a SS Marlin 444.

I could be talked into that one too. :chuckle:
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Post by: BlackRidge on October 14, 2010, 01:41:35 PM: Hmmm definitely the Olympic Arms Gamestalker in 300wssm :drool:
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Post by: cwuwildcat on October 14, 2010, 01:42:05 PM: 50bmg. When you absolutely have to reach out and touch someone!
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Post by: Mossy on October 14, 2010, 04:23:13 PM: Quote from: bobcat on October 14, 2010, 12:33:44 PM
I want a Marlin 45-70. Like this:

Have always wanted a lever action anything. Great looking gun.
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Post by: 270Shooter on October 14, 2010, 04:30:31 PM: A custom left hand .264 win mag... maybe someday...............
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Post by: J Snow73 on October 14, 2010, 04:38:18 PM: Oh man where do I start :dunno: 50.bmg was the first that came to mind :bfg:
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Post by: yorketransport on October 14, 2010, 05:15:57 PM: I'll say a 9.3mm anything is pretty high on my list. Next up would be a 505 Gibbs.

I might actually cave in and get the Gibbs before the 9.3.

Andrew
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Post by: jdb on October 14, 2010, 05:53:18 PM: well I saw several mentioned that really appeal to me, I would love a blr in any caliber, I also think the 25-06 is cool as hell and WAY under appreciated, marlin lever guns are high amongst my want but dont need group particularly a guide gun in 45-70 or a 1894 in .357mag. But the end all gun that I am currently jonesing for is way out there in terms of main stream thinking....I really want to build a contender carbine in 30-30 a.i. w/ a 23" barrel I figure I can get about 2500 fps w/ a 150 grain bullet. I can shoot CHEAP factory ammo, or handload premium bullets for big game. w/ a leupold VXI 2x7 i guess it would wiegh in around 6 lbs. this to my way of thinking would be a great little rifle for bummin around in the woods in the fall, litle enough to not be a burden but w/ enough thump to cleanly take a bear or to back someone up on a deer. Ive given this considerable thought and just may sell my encore to fund this cuurent bout of craziness.
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Post by: quadrafire on October 14, 2010, 06:05:26 PM: I need a .223. Jackelope Duped me out of mine. But I got a sweet 7x57 mauser in return (bet not many have one of those)
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Post by: Bigshooter on October 14, 2010, 06:07:23 PM: Quote from: bobcat on October 14, 2010, 12:33:44 PM
I want a Marlin 45-70. Like this:

I have one and love it.
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Post by: runningboard on October 14, 2010, 06:49:35 PM: Sharps in 45-90 or 45-120
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Post by: Hyde on October 14, 2010, 08:00:37 PM: A 375 Ruger is on my short list. Besides... if you get any Ruger Hawkeye rifle by the end of the year, you get a spiffy Carhartt coat. Who doesn't need a new coat? I really love the 375 H&H, but my choices are limited unless I want to get another one built. Love the 1895 Marlin, had one in 45/70 that was customized to the hilt. It along with a bunch of others had to be sold a few years ago to help pay my sister's medical bills (leukemia, no health ins). I WILL have another 45/70 in the future. Some form of varmint gun is on the short short list. I'm ready to order it, just need to decide on the caliber. It will be the Remington SPS LH heavy barrel model. Now it's time to stir the "which scope" pot.
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Post by: Alpine Mojo on October 14, 2010, 08:20:05 PM: Ma Deuce :mgun:
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Post by: Svtrc51 on October 14, 2010, 08:26:21 PM: Quote from: BlackRidge on October 14, 2010, 01:41:35 PM
Hmmm definitely the Olympic Arms Gamestalker in 300wssm :drool:
x2 only in .300 whisper. Don't know why....
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Post by: tlbradford on October 14, 2010, 08:27:00 PM: .458 Lott
FN 5.7
.50 bmg

and a .25-06 Weatherby Vanguard with the nice wood when they were made in Japan, to replace my first rifle which was stolen.
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Post by: tlbradford on October 14, 2010, 08:27:59 PM: Oh yeah, 6.5x.284
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Post by: wadu1 on October 14, 2010, 08:33:40 PM: I've got my 9.3X62 but my next would be 6.5X55 Sweed :twocents:
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Post by: jackelope on October 14, 2010, 09:04:21 PM: I'd like to get a .257 Weatherby again.

I'd love to hear the benefits or the "why's" you guys want some of these off the wall calibers.
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Post by: bobcat on October 14, 2010, 09:25:36 PM: 45/70 is just a classic, and I can't imagine a better round for relatively close shots in timber, whether the target is deer, elk, or bear. Not sure the 45/70 is an "off the wall" cartridge though.
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Post by: BigGoonTuna on October 14, 2010, 11:00:58 PM: i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.
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Post by: Deep Forks on October 14, 2010, 11:05:17 PM: Wanting a Savage 99 in 250/3000 bad............also in 243 Winchester
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Post by: bobcat on October 14, 2010, 11:06:19 PM: Quote from: BigGoonTuna on October 14, 2010, 11:00:58 PM
i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.

:yeah: Another one I want. And/or a 338/06.
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Post by: washelkhntr on October 14, 2010, 11:10:30 PM: Quote from: BigGoonTuna on October 14, 2010, 11:00:58 PM
i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.

Kicks myself in the ass everyday for selling mine. :bash: :bash: I want it back, oh and I wouldn't mind a 257 Roberts.
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Post by: Caretaker on October 14, 2010, 11:11:21 PM: Nostalgic English double barrel rifle, like the ones PH's used in Africa after the turn of the century, 470 Nitro Express or similar. Problem is I don't have an extra $30K.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 14, 2010, 11:18:57 PM: i have to add one more. one of the few guns i have always wanted, but have not bought yet. a good old double for a Africa hunt i really like the 458 Lott cal but would probably go with a 460. the reason i want this gun? knock down factor when black death is 10 yards away, with the look of hate in his eyes :drool: can you tell i dream of Africa :chuckle:
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Post by: bobcat on October 14, 2010, 11:20:22 PM: Hey carpsniper, isn't that what Caretaker just said?
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 14, 2010, 11:27:33 PM: no he said 470 nitro express. very diffrent then what i said. :P can't i want a "similar" gun :chuckle:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 14, 2010, 11:28:54 PM: maybe i want a 45-70 also :P
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Post by: coriantonk on October 15, 2010, 12:39:14 AM: Quote from: quadrafire on October 14, 2010, 06:05:26 PM
I need a .223. Jackelope Duped me out of mine. But I got a sweet 7x57 mauser in return (bet not many have one of those)

I have 3 of those 7x57 Mausers. 1 fully sporterized and 1 half done and one bone stock. I love that cartridge. :IBCOOL:

Now what I really want is A B.O.H.I.C.A. arms 50 BMG upper to go on an ar15 lower. I know its only single shot, but that would be one really cool "black rifle" :drool:
Title: Re: "Different" calibers
Post by: Skillet on October 15, 2010, 06:46:06 AM: Quote from: bobcat on October 14, 2010, 11:06:19 PM
Quote from: BigGoonTuna on October 14, 2010, 11:00:58 PM
i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.

:yeah: Another one I want. And/or a 338/06.

These are definitely on my short list, too. In fact, I have not one, but TWO Model 70 Featherweights in 30-06. One I bought whent the "Classics" came out in the mid-90's, and one is a 1957 model left to me by G-pa. The newer one might get the "338-06" treatment.
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Post by: Skillet on October 15, 2010, 06:57:41 AM: Along with Carpsniper, Caretaker and others, I have a hankering for an old cartridge used in Africa back in the day. Long, rimmed catridges made for double guns make me :drool:. :dunno:
I want the 9.3 x 74R because it has the above drool factor, and is something I can see myself toting out into the elk woods every year. And I LOVE me some Ruger No. 1 without a scope. I was looking at bullets on Midway for the 9.3 (.366 cal) and found many that have the round nose with a not-horrible B.C.; and a wide range of weights. Brass is available as well. Good elk/deer medicine in a No. 1 w/ iron sights.

Also would love to have an early Model 70 in both 375 H&H and 458 Win. Just because.
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Post by: ing on October 15, 2010, 07:07:42 AM: Quote from: BigGoonTuna on October 14, 2010, 11:00:58 PM
i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.
I bought one earlier this year....just because.... Hopefully I get a chance to kill something with it this season.
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Post by: tlbradford on October 15, 2010, 10:48:51 AM: Jackelope - here is my reasoning for my selections

.458 lott - for my dangerous game africa trip one day
.50 bmg and fn5.7 - for fun and i just might stockpile some illegal ammo for an end of the world situation
6.5x.284 for long range target shooting, possibly hunting. I'll do more research to see what is out there prior to a purchase though.
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Post by: GoldTip on October 15, 2010, 11:03:33 AM: I'd love to have a 375H&H, also would love to have a Marlin guide gun in 45-70 with a few tricks added from wild west guns. Need to rework my 6.5x55 mauser carbine to make it a little more handy as well.
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 15, 2010, 11:11:04 AM: Id like a 6lb 338 win mag... 8)
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Post by: huntandjeep on October 15, 2010, 07:50:37 PM: id like to have a .50 bmg and also a .338 lapua
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Post by: Bigshooter on October 15, 2010, 11:20:33 PM: Quote from: bobcat on October 14, 2010, 11:06:19 PM
Quote from: BigGoonTuna on October 14, 2010, 11:00:58 PM
i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.

:yeah: Another one I want. And/or a 338/06.

I have a 338-06 that I love. And my dad has a .35 whelen that he loves. I've shot an elk and a couple deer with mine. And I know my dad has shot a couple mule deer with his.
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Post by: Bigshooter on October 15, 2010, 11:23:44 PM: Quote from: Skillet on October 15, 2010, 06:46:06 AM
Quote from: bobcat on October 14, 2010, 11:06:19 PM
Quote from: BigGoonTuna on October 14, 2010, 11:00:58 PM
i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.

:yeah: Another one I want. And/or a 338/06.

These are definitely on my short list, too. In fact, I have not one, but TWO Model 70 Featherweights in 30-06. One I bought whent the "Classics" came out in the mid-90's, and one is a 1957 model left to me by G-pa. The newer one might get the "338-06" treatment.

I bought one of those featherweight classics in the mid 90's in .270 and used it to make my 338-06.
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Post by: Bigshooter on October 20, 2010, 04:07:13 PM: Skillet you can get a pretty good look at the barrels from this pic.

First one is a 22" .270.
Second one is a 24" .270wsm.
Thrid one is a 25" 338-06
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Post by: high country on October 20, 2010, 04:41:34 PM: the only thing I am really lusting for anymore is a 375/50 mach 5
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Post by: Skillet on October 20, 2010, 04:45:37 PM: Great trio of Featherweights! Looks good - not ungainly at all. Very jealous.
Did you have him replace the action, too? Or did you get that in SS new?
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Post by: AWS on October 20, 2010, 05:09:28 PM: 5.6x50R Magnum /12ga Over/Under for coyote hunting.

AWS
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Post by: danceswitharrows on October 20, 2010, 05:38:20 PM: Quote from: huntandjeep on October 15, 2010, 07:50:37 PM
id like to have a .50 bmg and also a .338 lapua

:yeah:

Go big or go home!!! .338 lupaua :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: "Different" calibers
Post by: Bigshooter on October 20, 2010, 08:05:16 PM: Quote from: Skillet on October 20, 2010, 04:45:37 PM
Great trio of Featherweights! Looks good - not ungainly at all. Very jealous.
Did you have him replace the action, too? Or did you get that in SS new?

It was ss when I bought it.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 20, 2010, 08:53:36 PM: :drool: bigshooter if you ever need a place for any of those 3 feather weights i am sure i could buy a new gunsafe to make them fit :chuckle: first dibbs on the 338-06 :drool:
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Post by: trapperguy22 on October 21, 2010, 04:43:18 AM: i think bigshooter would rather give away his girlfriend (if he had one) then sell one of those featherweights!!!
there are to many guns i need to list everytime i out looking i find one i need. but a savage 99 in 22 hi-power would be nice.
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Post by: Skillet on October 21, 2010, 07:21:32 AM: I keep coming back to look at those FW's. The stock on the .270 is about the best looking factory FW stock I've seen...

WHY is the number of guns a guy has never enough??
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Post by: Bigshooter on October 21, 2010, 10:25:31 AM: The .270 is from the 80's. My granny gave it to me after my granddad died. You can't tell from the pic but it has a lot of scratches on it.
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Post by: KimberRich on October 29, 2010, 03:51:44 PM: Quote from: Deep Forks on October 14, 2010, 11:05:17 PM
Wanting a Savage 99 in 250/3000 bad............also in 243 Winchester

I've got one. Take down model also.. Make me an offer.